TDEE Calculation Question

KarissaA

I am trying to get into the habit of walking our dogs twice a day for 3 miles (so, 6 total). I walk 3-3.5 mph with them. Once it's a habit I would consider it part of my daily activity and adjust my tdee accordingly.

My question is - it's not exactly strenuous (except on my left arm, lol), but does come to 14 hours a week, so I don't know what to put for my normal activity - there's 1-3hrs/wk light, 3-5hrs/wk moderate, 5-6hrs/wk strenuous, and 7-21hrs/wk strenuous.

\What do you think?

Very_Kerri

This has been one of my biggest questions too. I put in about 7-10 hours of activity a week but I don't think it's particularly strenuous all the time. The calculator is just a guideline from what I can tell. If you get a better answer, that would be great.

KarissaA

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FindingAmy77

I walk that amount twice a day as well and I use moderate for my level. it is working for me.

snazzyjazzy21

Is it the only exercise you're doing atm? If it is, I would maybe mark it down under moderate? You're doing a lot of hours, but because walking isn't a huge calorie burner, the numbers won't add up if you just went by the time. If you don't have any luck with using that TDEE number for a month or so, then try again with lightly active, would be my advice.

Dnarules

TDEE requires some trial and error, as it is an estimate. Either start with light or moderate for a few weeks, and adjust accordingly.

KarissaA

Is it the only exercise you're doing atm? If it is, I would maybe mark it down under moderate? You're doing a lot of hours, but because walking isn't a huge calorie burner, the numbers won't add up if you just went by the time. If you don't have any luck with using that TDEE number for a month or so, then try again with lightly active, would be my advice.

I am also doing a c25k training program, so an additional 2.5-3 miles 3-4 days a week.

Thanks, everyone!

marathonmom72

You might try this.
http://evidencemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Guaranteed-Fat-Loss-.pdf

Maleficent0241

I walk 18-20 miles per week for work, plus a few miles of running and lifting 2x per week, and I am in between lightly and moderately active based on multipliers. You could probably start with moderate, and adjust as needed.